About this piece
The Smith D-Contact Type-II 50 is a heavy-sinking minnow engineered with an alternative weight balance, achieving a horizontal falling action that triggers bites from inactive trout. Originally discontinued, it returns in 2025 due to popular demand, featuring the time-tested D-Contact Aki color palette. Its compact 50mm body and 5g weight make it ideal for finesse presentations in clear water and tough conditions.
Key features
- Heavy sinking, center-balanced body for horizontal fall
- Triggers strikes from wary, low-activity trout
- Revived in 2025 with D-Contact Aki colors
- Equipped with size #12 D-Contact hooks
- Compact 50mm profile, weighing 5g
Best for
- Pressured native trout in clear, deep water
- Summer high-temperature periods when fish are sluggish
- Autumn yamame with peak alertness
- Post-opening and heavily fished waters
